Obituaries

Jun 4, 2023

James A. Roach, Sr. 59 of Walton passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Known as 'Jamie' to family and friends and 'Pop' to his grandchildren.

Jamie was born on July 14, 1963, in Stamford, NY, the son of the late James...

Jun 4, 2023

Adeline M. Muratore, 88, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at home.

Adeline was born February 18, 1935 in Merrick, NY the daughter of the late John and Adeline(Stein) Ehlers. On October 31, 1951 she married William H. Whiteside who predeceased her. On October 3, 1971 she married Gerard Muratore at the Seaford...

Jun 1, 2023

Richard C. Yarnes, 91, of Walton passed away on Thursday June 1, 2023, at home in Walton following a brief illness.

Dick was born on May 18, 1932 in Walton the son of the late Richard H. and Juanita (Constable) Yarnes. Dick proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Korean war from 1952...

May 17, 2023

George T. Ostrowski, 77, of Walton passed away on May 17 at the Albany VA facility following an extended hospitalization.

George was born in Queens, NY to Stan and Ann Doolan Ostrowski. After high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. After Active Duty, he joined the New York City Transit Authority Police force, serving for...

May 9, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carl Carlson. Born on 9/10/1957 to Carl "Fred" and Betty Carlson of Trout Creek, NY. He passed peacefully on May 9th 2023, at home surrounded by family and great friends.

Carl "Chrome" was well known for his love of cars, antiques, golf and stone work. He was...

May 7, 2023

Ricky W. Kingsbury, 66, of Walton passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at home, following a long illness.

Ricky was born on April 29, 1957 in Walton, the son of the late Myron and Nancy (Gray) Kingsbury. On October 10, 2020 he married Lorna Luscomb in Walton.

Ricky worked for Fred Hungerford in Oneonta...

May 4, 2023

George Hardy, 84, of Downsville, formerly of Newport News, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, following a long illness.

George was born on May 9, 1939 in New York City, the son of the late George and Mae (Bowman) Hardy.

George was a Forklift Operator for Lowes...

May 1, 2023

Charles J. Gombosi, Jr., 82, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, May 1, 2023 at home.

Charles was born on February 27, 1941 in Patterson, NJ, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Wright) Gombosi, Sr.

He was married to the love of his life MaryAnn (Kaplar) Gombosi for 58 years who...

May 1, 2023

Glenn S. Shackelton, Jr., 87, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a short illness.

Glenn was born on February 23, 1936 in Bainbridge, the son of the late Glenn and Emma (Wilcox) Shackelton, Sr. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. On...

Apr 15, 2023

Tammy Sue Jamieson was born in Hancock on September 21st 1958 to Joyce and Gerald

Swartwout. She passed away on April 15th, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She graduated from Hancock Central School. Tammy and Ted Jamieson married in 1982, a union

that would last for more than 40 years. They had...

Apr 7, 2023

Charles F. Koehler, 82, of Trout Creek passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, following a long illness.

Charlie was born on September 22, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late George and Sarah (Meehan) Koehler. He was a graduate of NY School of Printing and later...

Mar 30, 2023

James A. Shields, 78, of Downsville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Albany Medical Center, following an accident at home.

Jim was born on July 29, 1944 in Walton, the son of the late Denton and Mildred (Pewterbaugh) Shields. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force during VietNam. On February...

Mar 29, 2023

On March 29, 2023, Audrey Drake McClenon of Walton passed away at home with her family by her side.

Born on February 16, 1925, Mom was the youngest of four children of Frank and Rosa Hugaboom Drake. The family lived in Oneonta before settling on the Chamberlain Brook homestead in Franklin, NY when Mom was 5 years...

Mar 27, 2023

Patricia A. Caffery, 83, of Walton passed away on Monday evening, March 27, 2023 following a long illness.

Patricia was born on October 16, 1939 in Deposit the daughter of the late Harold and Edith (Mills) Barnes. She married Victor L. Caffery on August 28, 1957. He died on July 1, 2021.

Patricia worked in...

Mar 23, 2023

Lester J. Howard, Jr., 66, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.

Lester was born on November 22, 1956 in Walton, NY the son of Lester Howard, Sr. and Barbara Ann Foster. On June 18, 1983 he married the former Carol J. White.

Lester was...

Mar 21, 2023

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Zoe Neff O'Brien, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all who's lives she touched on March 21, 2023, at her memory care facility, the Addison of Indian Trail in North Carolina, as she was suffering with dementia.

She died at the age of 89 years old, just...

Mar 16, 2023

Yvonne M. Wright, 75, of Walton passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a long illness.

Yvonne was born on March 25, 1947 in Walton, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Thompson) Stanton. On November 15, 1985 she married Harold J. Wright. He died on November 17, 2001....

Mar 13, 2023

Richard J. VanSeggen, 81, of Walton formerly of Brentwood, NY passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, following a long illness.

Richard was born on January 30, 1942 in Massapequa, NY son of the late Emil and Helen (Phillips) VanSeggen. On October 13, 1963 he married Paula Alfano in Massapequa,...

Mar 7, 2023

Michael Hickey, 65 of Sidney passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.

Michael was born on September 27, 1957 in Binghamton, NY. His father, Gerald Hickey passed away in 1996.

Michael is survived by his mother, Joyce Hickey Knepper and his sisters, Marcene (David) Depew, Michelle (Richard) Green...

Feb 19, 2023

Fred and Margaret (Peggy) Robillard were reunited on Sunday, February 19, 2023, with the passing of Fred.

Fred J. Robillard, 98, of Walton, NY passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home. Fred was born on February 16, 1925 in Dixon, IL the son of the late Romeo and Eviline (Tuttle) Robillard. He proudly served his...